Bracket



I March 25, 1924: I 1,488,437

W. P. RHOADS BRACKET Filed May 19. 1922 ATTO RN" Patented Mar. 25, 1924.

; titan BRACKET.

Applicatitin filed May 19,

T 0 all whom 2'25 may concern:

Be it known that I, l/VILLIAM P. Rnoaus, a citizen of the United States, residing at New Bethlehem, in the county of Clarion and State of Pennsylvania, have invented new and useful Improvements in Brackets, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to a container and means for supporting the same, and more articularly to a tank and a supporting ldracket therefor whereby the tank may be readily attached to a wash-tub or other supporting structure so as to be readily available for use.

One of the main objects of the invention is to provide a tank and a bracket therefor of the character stated of simple construction and operation which may be readily pro' duced at small cost. A further object is to provide simple and efficient means whereby the bracket may be readily attached toor removed from the tank. Further objects will appear from the detailed description.

In the drawings Figure 1 is an end view of a tank with the bracket applied.

Figure 2 is a side view of the tank and bracket.

Figure 3 is a top plan view.

Figure 4; is a top plan View of a modified form of tank.

The bracket includes end frames 1 which are bent of sheet metal into substantially triangular shape, the horizontal arm 1 of the frame being extended and folded back on itself to form an extension 1 adapted to fit beneath the bottom of tank A. The extensions 1 of the frames 1 are connected by a brace strip 2. The inner vertical arm 3 of each frame 1 projects above a brace strip/i which is secured to arm 3 adjacent to the upper end thereof and to the upper end of the outer inclined arm 1 of frame 1. The upper portion of arm 1 is turned downwardly and outwardly to provide a hook element 1 disposed substantially parallel with arm 1 and adapted for engagement over a flat bar, the edge portion of a tub, or any other suitable supporting structure. The por tion of arm 3 which projects above strip 4 forms an element 3* which is adapted for en-' gagement through a strap 5 secured to tank 1922. Serial No. 562,176.

the straps 5 and elements 3 for supporting it. When the bracket has been applied to the tank the tank may be readily attached to any suitable supporting structure over which the,

hooks 1 are engaged so as to support the tank in position for use. In Figure 4: of the drawings the bracket shown is of the same construction as that illustrated in Figures 1,

2 and 3 but is illustrated as applied to a curved tank such as is laundry work.

What I claim is L In a bracket of the character described, triangular frames having lower horizontal and inner vertical arms, the horizontal arms extending inwardly beyond the vertical arms, and inclined outer arms connecting the outer ends of the horizontal arms to the vertical arms below the upper ends thereof, and brace strips connecting said frames.

2; In a bracket of the character described, triangular frames having lower horizontal and inner vertical arms, the horizontal arms extending inwardly beyond the vertical arms, and inclined outer arms connecting the outer ends of the horizontal arms to the vertical arms below the upper ends thereof, and brace strips connecting said frames, the upper portions of the outer inclined arms of the frames sometimes used in being bent to form elements adapted for env gagement with a supporting structure.

3. In a bracket of the character described,

triangular frames having lower horizontal V and inner vertical arms, the horizontal arms extending inwardly beyond the vertical arms,

and inclined outer arms connecting the outer ends of the horizontal arms to the vertical arms below the upper ends thereof, and brace strips connecting said frames, the upper portions of the outer inclined arms of the frames being turned downwardly andoutwardly to provide hook elements adapted for engagement over a supporting structure.

4. In a bracket of the character described,

triangular frames each formed from a single strip of material and each including an inner 1 ,ees437 beyond the lower end of the vert brace strip secured through the ex cal arm a tensions of the brackets and connecting the same; and an upper brace strip, said upper strip and the vertical and inclined arms of therespective o brackets being all secured together. 7

In testimony whereof I af fix my signature.

WILLIAM P. RHOADS. 

